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Back at the blood bank to give platelets. My iron was low yesterday but fine today, and I really think the thing they put on your thumb that uses light to measure your iron is frequently less accurate than just sticking your finger. .
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Today I did something I have always wanted to do, I donated blood for the first time 😆.
I can honestly say that there is no reason to fear donating blood (it is painless) 😄.
SANBS treated me very well and I encourage everyone to be a hero 😎 and, if possible, go donate blood ASAP.
The simple fact is that one pint of blood can save up to three lives, that should be enough motivation 😉.
Sharing is caring and remember: it's not just blood, it's saving a nation ❤. #SANBS#blooddrive#blooddonor#lovemynation#lovesouthafrica#excited#proud

*CRITICAL NEED OF O NEGATIVE BLOOD* Blood Assurance is in critical need of O- blood and we need your help. If you are O- please find a donor center or mobile drive near you as soon as you can. We are also in need of O+, B+, and A+. Local patients and hospitals count on you every day to give blood. Please help today.
To schedule an appointment by phone, text BAGIVE to 444999 or call 800-962-0628. To find a facility or blood drive near you or make an appointment online, visit: https://donor.bloodassurance.org/donor/schedules/zip
#DonateLife#bloodassurance#BALifeSaver#BloodDonor

Today was my quarterly blood donation day and today I handed in the paperwork and had the extra blood taken to become a Bone Marrow Donor.
It’s something I have wanted to do since I was a kid.
I’ve had medical conditions and pregnancies that had stopped me from donating blood but last year I was finally able to start donating and now I finally get to hopefully go on the bone marrow donor register.
When I was a kid my best friend was a haemophiliac, I spent a lot of time in the Royal Children’s Hospital with him while he was getting treatment and we spent our days playing with the other kids and having wheelchair races in the halls, etc.
Sometimes he would have a bed in a ward full of kids with Leukaemia and sometimes we’d go in and you’d find out that one of your friends had passed away, it was a very eye opening thing for a 12-13 year old, you’re old enough to be told about it but you’re too young to understand a lot when it’s not directly effecting you.
I learnt a lot and yet I never understood why they would die waiting for a bone marrow transplant.
So that’s what lead me to today, if one simple operation or maybe not even that, just a procedure called leukapheresis can save someone from a death sentence then I’m doing it, because I can.
I’ve had 19 operations in my lifetime so having marrow extracted is not that big of a deal for me.
This is just something that I need to do, I can’t see what I saw as a child and not do this. I may never match anyone in my lifetime or I could match 2-3 people, it’s just luck, but at least it’s one more person in the system, one more chance for someone.
If you ever wish you could do something to help someone but you don’t know what? Or you can’t afford to donate money, then donate blood, it’s free, you have heaps, you get free cookies, and your blood will save 3 lives.
One day you might need it, I will! Lol
Follow the link to book in.
https://www.donateblood.com.au/donate
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Couple of cool things about being a blood donor... 1. You get to contribute to the health of someone in a significant way and maybe even save someone’s life
2. You get to gorge on yummy treats to replenish the blood you just donated. Penguin or Pear? Or stir fried Couscous and plantain?Your choice!
If you’re able to, do something amazing and #giveblood

As some might know, I have a chronic blood condition which means that I rely on a wonderful team of specialists - and occasionally blood donors - to stay healthy. I've never been so grateful for this support than when pregnant when my already low platelets hit rock bottom... transfusions every few weeks - and the platelet donations I received - meant our much longed-for baby was able to make it. I'm not usually one to share personal details but I'm more than happy to shout about this from the rooftops if it shows people just how important and life-changing giving blood (for me, particularly platelets) can be. And how overwhelmingly grateful and thankful recipients are ...donors made it possible for our precious little girl to live and I (my husband, step-daughter and the rest of our family) can't thank you all enough 😘xx ...Your donation may do the same for someone else - or give someone's mother/father, sister/brother, son/daughter, friend or loved one a new lease of life or the precious gift of more time. Please, please, please donate if you're able - and help recruit more donors #thankyou#donateblood#donatebloodsavelives#nhsblooddonation#donateplatelets#platelets#nhs#blooddonation#blooddonor#lifesavers#lifechanger#forevergrateful @givebloodnhs

Just did my first blood donation, not hard, only takes an hour and you get free food at the end. Would suggest everyone who is able to give blood as it is always in high demand! Roll up your sleeve and help out! #redcross#blooddonor#blooddonation#rollupyoursleeves

“Nahla” is new and they asked if I’d mind. I have a vein the thickness of a #2 pencil. If you miss it—you’re better off at a rock quarry or in the mail room. She NAILED it painlessly. Nice hire, @CRBS1946!
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